Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

Course Summary

This Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) course focuses on knowledge about different types of cloud services; benefits and considerations of using cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services; core productivity capabilities of Microsoft 365; collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365; endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365; analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365; identity and access management solutions of Microsoft 365; threat protection solutions of Microsoft 365; trust, privacy, risk, and compliance solutions of Microsoft 365; Microsoft 365 pricing and billing management options; licensing options available in Microsoft 365; and support options for Microsoft 365 services. It will help you demonstrate your mastery of real-world foundational knowledge about the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service cloud model, as well as specific options and benefits of Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals certification credential, proving that you understand Microsoft 365 options, as well as the benefits of adopting cloud services, the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, and Microsoft 365 cloud services in particular.

Methodology

180-day access to:

  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • Labs for Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900).
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration:

Approximately 2-3 Days / 11 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

Designed for IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals level.

Prerequisites:

  • 1-2 years professional experience developing cloud solutions.
  • Some experience working with Microsoft Azure.
  • Intermediate level knowledge in a programming language supported by Microsoft Azure
  • Assumes you are a business user, IT professional, or student interested in cloud computing and technologies, including individuals planning to pursue more advanced Microsoft 365 certifications.

Course Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Describe cloud concepts.
  • Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services.
  • Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365.
  • Understand Microsoft 365 pricing and support.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Describe cloud concepts
  • Skill 1.1: Describe the different types of cloud services available
  • Skill 1.2: Describe the benefits of and considerations for using cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services
  • Summary
  • Quiz
Lesson 2: Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
  • Skill 2.1: Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365
  • Skill 2.2: Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365
  • Skill 2.3: Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365
  • Skill 2.4: Describe analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365
  • Summary
  • Quiz
Lesson 3: Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
  • Skill 3.1: Describe identity and access management solutions of Microsoft 365
  • Skill 3.2: Describe threat protection solutions of Microsoft 365
  • Skill 3.3: Describe trust, privacy, risk and compliance solutions of Microsoft 365
  • Summary
  • Quiz
Lesson 4: Understand Microsoft 365 pricing and support
  • Skill 4.1: Identify Microsoft 365 pricing and billing management options
  • Skill 4.2: Identify licensing options available in Microsoft 365
  • Skill 4.3: Identify support options for Microsoft 365 services
  • Summary
  • Quiz